Mr. Ford Intro to Biology

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment in which an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.

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Is a tiger a biotic or abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

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A tiger is a biotic factor because it is a living organism that interacts with other living things in its environment.

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How many bonds can carbon form?

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Carbon can form 4 bonds due to its four valence electrons.

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Can carbon create triple bonds?

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Yes, carbon can create triple bonds with other carbon atoms or elements like nitrogen.

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What is a density independent factor?

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A density independent factor is an environmental factor that affects a population regardless of its density, such as rainfall or natural disasters.

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What is an abiotic factor?

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An abiotic factor is a non-living part of an ecosystem, such as sunlight, temperature, and water.

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What is a biotic factor?

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A biotic factor is a living component of an ecosystem, including plants, animals, and microorganisms.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and helping to recycle matter in the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.